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Asia stocks subdued ahead of Federal Reserve meeting Chinese shares see biggest fall in nearly three weeks
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Asian markets fell as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting and a new round of talks over Greece's debt crisis. Mainland Chinese shares saw their biggest fall in almost three weeks on Tuesday as investors continued to fret over a crackdown on margin lending.
The Shanghai Composite closed down 3.4% at 4,887.43 after falling 2% on Monday.
Concerns were stoked over the weekend when China's securities regulator published draft rules that would cap brokerages' margin financing business.
In Hong Kong, the benchmark Hang Seng index fell 1.1% to 26,566.70.
Shares were also hit by a new wave of 25 initial public offerings this week, which it has been estimated will lock up about 6tn yuan ($966.7bn; £619bn) of capital.
In addition, investor sentiment was also hit by reports that the launch date of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen stock market link is on hold due to technical issues, putting at risk China's pledge to have the scheme ready by the end of the year.
Caution ahead of Fed
Investors across the remaining major Asian markets remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting and a new round of talks over Greece's debt crisis.
The US central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, although markets will be looking for clues as to when rates might rise.The US central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, although markets will be looking for clues as to when rates might rise.
On Thursday, European finance ministers are likely to urge Greece to make concessions to avoid a default.On Thursday, European finance ministers are likely to urge Greece to make concessions to avoid a default.
Japan's Nikkei 225 closed 0.64% lower at 20,257.94.Japan's Nikkei 225 closed 0.64% lower at 20,257.94.
South Korea's Kospi shed 0.67% to close at 2,028.72 as sentiment continued to be hit by the country's struggle to control an outbreak of MERS. South Korea's Kospi shed 0.67% to close at 2,028.72 as sentiment continued to be hit by the country's struggle to control an outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS.
Seoul reported three more fatalities from the disease on Tuesday, bringing the overall death toll to 19.Seoul reported three more fatalities from the disease on Tuesday, bringing the overall death toll to 19.
Australia's benchmark S&P/ASX 200 ended the session 0.05% lower at 5,535.80.Australia's benchmark S&P/ASX 200 ended the session 0.05% lower at 5,535.80.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index fell 0.9% while the Shanghai Composite saw big falls for the second straight day, dropping 3.3%.
Stock moversStock movers
Shares in Taiwanese smartphone-maker HTC fell nearly 6% after it ruled out a merger with larger rival Asustek Computers.Shares in Taiwanese smartphone-maker HTC fell nearly 6% after it ruled out a merger with larger rival Asustek Computers.
The company used to sell one in 10 smartphones globally, but has struggled to maintain market share in the face of competition from Apple and Samsung.The company used to sell one in 10 smartphones globally, but has struggled to maintain market share in the face of competition from Apple and Samsung.
HTC recently downgraded its quarterly earnings outlook, forecasting a steep loss.HTC recently downgraded its quarterly earnings outlook, forecasting a steep loss.
Shares in Malaysian budget airline AirAsia dropped nearly 5% following a media report that chief executive Tony Fernandes might issue bonds and sell planes to raise funds.Shares in Malaysian budget airline AirAsia dropped nearly 5% following a media report that chief executive Tony Fernandes might issue bonds and sell planes to raise funds.
The head of Asia's biggest low-cost carrier reportedly made the announcement in a letter to investors after a steep fall in shares last week.The head of Asia's biggest low-cost carrier reportedly made the announcement in a letter to investors after a steep fall in shares last week.
Singapore-listed commodity trader Noble rose by 1.4% after holding its third share buyback.Singapore-listed commodity trader Noble rose by 1.4% after holding its third share buyback.
Its stock has lost more than 40% of its value since an anonymous outfit called Iceberg Research first accused it of accounting irregularities in mid-February.Its stock has lost more than 40% of its value since an anonymous outfit called Iceberg Research first accused it of accounting irregularities in mid-February.
Noble has repeatedly denied the allegations.Noble has repeatedly denied the allegations.